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524now that I think, this is the 1st time since WC 1982 that there won't be a South American team on the final.
WC 1982 - Germany - Italy
WC 1986 - Argentina - Germany
WC 1990 - Germany - Argentina
WC 1994 - Brazil - Italy
WC 1998 - France - Brazil
WC 2002 - Germany - Brazil
WC 1982 - Germany - Italy
WC 1986 - Argentina - Germany
WC 1990 - Germany - Argentina
WC 1994 - Brazil - Italy
WC 1998 - France - Brazil
WC 2002 - Germany - Brazil
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525Sebastian J. wrote:now that I think, this is the 1st time since WC 1982 that there won't be a South American team on the final.
WC 1982 - Germany - Italy
WC 1986 - Argentina - Germany
WC 1990 - Germany - Argentina
WC 1994 - Brazil - Italy
WC 1998 - France - Brazil
WC 2002 - Germany - Brazil
There won't be a South American team in the semi-finals. That's even rarer.
France played well today and deserved to win but the next game against Portugal is going to be very difficult. It's a great team.
If we're lucky, we might reach the final.
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526tommydski,
Great post on England.
Good diagnosis of the problems that a particular arm of the English media causes. Instead of orchestrating press campaigns for Frank Lampard's inclusion and fake sheik stings they could have just reported on events rather than trying to run the England team.
You did, at the outset, offer a realistic and sober appraisal of England's prospects. The delusional, nebulous hype was bound to breed dissapointment.
Steven Gerrard looked fatigued, but Rio Ferdinand has now had two very good World Cups on a personal level.
I too hope that McLaren doesn't discard Owen Hargreaves. Players should earn their place in the England team. The new Wembley shouldn't be a stomping ground for the likes of Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan just because they play a few good matches in the Premiership and the public don't want some "tousle haired twat" flown over from Germany.
Great post on England.
Good diagnosis of the problems that a particular arm of the English media causes. Instead of orchestrating press campaigns for Frank Lampard's inclusion and fake sheik stings they could have just reported on events rather than trying to run the England team.
You did, at the outset, offer a realistic and sober appraisal of England's prospects. The delusional, nebulous hype was bound to breed dissapointment.
Steven Gerrard looked fatigued, but Rio Ferdinand has now had two very good World Cups on a personal level.
I too hope that McLaren doesn't discard Owen Hargreaves. Players should earn their place in the England team. The new Wembley shouldn't be a stomping ground for the likes of Joey Barton and Kevin Nolan just because they play a few good matches in the Premiership and the public don't want some "tousle haired twat" flown over from Germany.
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527Well, looks like a France V Germany final is on the cards...
Unless miniBrazil can foil Les Bleus and L'Azzuri beat Die Klinsmänner.
Unless miniBrazil can foil Les Bleus and L'Azzuri beat Die Klinsmänner.
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528Italy will beat Germany.
Germany's record against Italy is statistically terrible -in Florence last game 4-1 to Italy- and considering Italy have actually been playing very well, -only conceding one goal so far- highly likely. Everyone has been slagging Italy but so far they have had a very successful World Cup.
France will beat Portugal.
Italia vs France
3-1
Italia wins
Germany's record against Italy is statistically terrible -in Florence last game 4-1 to Italy- and considering Italy have actually been playing very well, -only conceding one goal so far- highly likely. Everyone has been slagging Italy but so far they have had a very successful World Cup.
France will beat Portugal.
Italia vs France
3-1
Italia wins
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529Germany have home advantage
4-3 Germany
On penalties.
4-3 Germany
On penalties.
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530I guess we'll see, but Italy almost always beat Germany.
The same two teams played in Florence in March and Italy butchered them 4-1. And at the time Italy weren't nearly as on form...
However, Germany are playing better each match... plus home support...
Italy will win against Germany 2-1
The same two teams played in Florence in March and Italy butchered them 4-1. And at the time Italy weren't nearly as on form...
However, Germany are playing better each match... plus home support...
Italy will win against Germany 2-1